Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry - Result Question 48

48. Identify the intensive quantities from the following.

(1993, 1M)

(a) enthalpy

(b) temperature

(c) volume

(d) refractive index

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 48. (b, d)

Solution:

Intensive properties are those property which do not depends on amount of sample. Both temperature and refractive index are intensive properties while enthalpy and volumes are extensive properties as they depends on amount of sample.